Should Starmer say sorry for his freebies?
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As the row over Keir Starmer's freebies rumbles on, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if the prime minister can put the issue to bed before the Labour Party conference this weekend.      What does the leaking of senior special adviser Sue Gray's salary tell us about tension in the new government? And is Starmer's Rome scheme any different from Sunak's Rwanda plan?    Plus, Ruth and Harriet share their best conference stories, along with a few tips for where to find the best parties!      For more information on dates and tickets for our tour, go to: www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/      Email us at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.   
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